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GLOBAL NET LEASE INC (GNL)

321 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GNL. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +21
Streak
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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — GNL

Based on 316 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GNL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
316 hedge funds hold GNL right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +9% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+25 new funds entered over the past year (+9% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

153 buying145 selling
Last quarter: 153 funds bought or added vs 145 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new GNL position: 38 → 38 → 37 → 52. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 16% new
204 out of 316 hedge funds have held GNL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

42 → 38 → 38 → 37 → 52 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 38 → 37 → 52. A growing number of institutions are discovering GNL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 71% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 321 current holders: 229 (71%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
36 of 316 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in GNL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GNL

How many hedge funds hold GNL — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of GNL vs. share price

Market Analysis: GNL

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Company Profile: GNL

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

54 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
2.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GNL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 14 days 321 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 321 300 7.0%
13F Shares 149M 153M -2.57%
Total Value $1.28B $1.24B 3.1%
New Positions 52 37 +15
Increased Positions 106 118 -12
Closed Positions 32 36 -4
Reduced Positions 124 104 +20
Total Calls 3 4 -25.0%
Total Puts 2 3 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.75 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

321 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in GNL. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of GNL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Blue Sky Capital Consultants Group, Inc. 1.57% 351,914 $3.3M
2 Miller Global Investments, LLC 1.27% 147,885 $1.4M
3 GAGNON SECURITIES LLC 0.37% 170,125 $1.6M
4 Value Investment Professionals, LLC 0.29% 27,770 $260K
5 Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC 0.23% 22,651 $212K
6 Cobblestone Asset Management LLC 0.19% 44,945 $421K
7 Pensionfund PDN 0.17% 30,976 —
8 Pensionfund Sabic 0.16% 14,492 —
9 NFSG Corp 0.15% 98,888 $926K
10 Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.12% 111,782 $1.0M
11 HEFFERNAN ADVISORY, INC 0.11% 12,896 $121K
12 THOMPSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.09% 77,164 $722K
13 LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.08% 25,267 $236K
14 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.08% 504,056 $4.7M
15 Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.08% 29,781 $279K
16 Apeiron RIA LLC 0.07% 30,464 $285K
17 INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 0.06% 231,727 $2.2M
18 SLT Holdings LLC 0.06% 10,099 $95K
19 Diversify Advisory Services, LLC 0.06% 42,404 $404K
20 Allegheny Financial Group 0.06% 48,157 $451K
21 BTC Capital Management, Inc. 0.06% 90,280 $845K
22 PFG Investments, LLC 0.05% 117,164 $1.1M
23 Global Assets Advisory, LLC 0.03% 10,626 $99K
24 Carrera Capital Advisors 0.03% 17,542 $164K
25 Waldron Private Wealth LLC 0.02% 62,651 $586K
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — GLOBAL NET LEASE INC (GNL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GNL?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GNL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for GNL?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 153 funds bought or added vs 145 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for GNL holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 36 of 316 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in GNL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held GNL?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 204 out of 316 hedge funds have held GNL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.